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Old 08-12-2009, 01:32 PM
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Me and my bf went to the botanic gardens in Sydney today and had a lovely time feeding the wild cockatoos and rainbow lorikeets.
They were happy to jump up and sit on our hands, arms and shoulders while we gave them a few morsels of bread and my arms have got the scratches to prove it.
Here is a photo I took of one as he sat on a branch close by, waiting his turn.

Beautiful cockatoo
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Old 08-12-2009, 01:38 PM
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I always wanted one of these..i have seen one in a pet shop here but they wanted $1500 or more for it ...great shot...and a beautiful bird...thanks for sharing and welcome to dps.
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Old 08-12-2009, 01:52 PM
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Beautiful shot. He's looking with anticipation and you've captured that very well.
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Old 08-12-2009, 02:00 PM
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Oh, my what a lovely shot. He looks so polite waiting.
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Old 08-12-2009, 03:20 PM
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I had a Moloccan Cockatoo....Cockatoos are the most affectionate of all parrots...unfortunately that's how people turn them into screamers. They are lovely birds and this is a lovely shot of one.
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Old 08-13-2009, 11:30 AM
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Beautiful...they have such personalities.
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